Crazy Bear

  1. Oh dear. Avoid at all costs.
  2. Below expectations.
  3. OK. Met expectations.
  4. I really enjoyed this.
  5. Amazing. Would unreservedly recommend.
  6. rating

26-28 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 2RG

The bar at the Crazy Bear serves a good selection of cocktails in contemporary surroundings whilst the elegant restaurant serves oriental cuisine.
Nearest Transport
Goodge Street (Underground)

Reviews for Crazy Bear

I recently ate here as part of a group of 7 people. After a drink in the bar, we went up to eat in the restaurant. The seating was somewhat awkward and not conducive to group of this size. Annoyingly, the waiters bumped into the chairs taking food to other tables and plates back to the kitchen.

The atmosphere is great and relaxed. The service is okay. The good was good, not excellent, in small portions. However, the dessert was the real star and a clear differentiator to other Thai restaurants in London. Might be perfect for a date, not so great for a group booking.

Ok, so they are a little special, but not the sole reason to visit. I've not eaten at the restaurant, so this review can only speak for the downstairs bar. Crazy Bear has opted for a seating-only policy - given the size this isn't such a bad thing, but it does mean that spontaneous visits should be kept for the first half of the week. Attentive staff, eye-catching 20s-esque decor and some of the best mixed drinks in London all add up to a memorable experience whether you go for a quick pre-dinner cocktail (try one of the martinis for size) or settle in for a night.

I took my girlfriend here for our anniversary meal, and it was just wonderful. The service was excellent, with attentive waiters and prompt serving of the food. Drinks were a little pricey, but the food was gorgeous and very well priced. We'll definitely be going back there for more.

The Crazy Bear is a chic, intimate restaurant and bar and is on the contenders list not only for romantic dinner locations but also for gastronomes who appreciate Asian fusion. The waiting list is testiment to its popularity. Not to be missed is the basement bar and the David Collins-esque designed bathrooms.

Prices are relatively steep in comparison to other restuarants in the vicinity of Goodge Street but having dinner and drinks at Crazy Bear would be considered to be nothing short of a great evening.

sue at 18/05/07
Hi. Pardon my ignorance, but who is David Collins and what are his designs like? Thanks

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